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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.76, 35,141.92 and 6,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.76, 35,141.92 and 6,786.72 is: 10,178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.76 : 35,141.92 = 6,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.76/35,141.92 = 6,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.76x = 35,141.92 × 6,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.76x = 238,498,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,498,371.30/23,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.86

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